South African apple and pear exports to China have grown strongly, with pear fruit exports increasing 15.5 times

The "South African Deciduous Fruit Annual Report" recently released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that South Africa's apple and pear production will recover from the hail disaster in the 2022/23 season in the 2023/24 season, increasing by 7% and 2% respectively to reach 123 0,000 tons and 500,000 tons; exports increased to 650,000 tons and 280,000 tons. Although hail caused an overall decline in South African apple and pear exports in the 2022/23 season, exports to China still grew strongly. South African pear exports to China this year have Achieved a substantial growth of 15.5 times. Due to the limited new apple planting area, the apple planting area in South Africa is expected to remain at 25,500 hectares in the 2023/24 season, with about 36.8 million fruit trees. The Western Cape Province is the largest apple producing area in South Africa, and together with the Eastern Cape Province, accounts for More than 95% of apple production. Among South Africa’s apple ...